Rock 'n' roll, classic cars and fantastic fashion at 2016 Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival

The festival is now in its 13^th year and previous events have attracted crowds of 35,000 to the Kurri CBD.

The festival will kick off on Friday afternoon with a retro high tea and fashion parade at Kurri High School.

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend from great bands including Voodoo Rhythm Shakers, Shelley and Lawrie Minson, Rattlesnakes, At the Hop, Jumpin’ Jukebox and Cherry Divine.

The festival established itself as one of the Hunter’s premier festivals, featuring all things rock ’n’ roll, cars, music, fashion and dancing.

The popular best-dressed competitions have four separate categories –  Traditional Best Dressed, Junior Best Dressed, Couples Best Dressed and a pin-up section called Miss Modern Day, which recognises the growing popularity of the scene and allows for girls that incorporate reproduction clothing, tattoos and piercings in their look.

There are great prizes in each category on Saturday and Sunday. The lovely Shelley Minson, winner of Pinup America magazine photo competition, and Melbourne model Teer Wayde will be special guest judges this year. 

There are also a variety of ticketed night-time dance and music events on Saturday and Sunday at local venues Weston Workers Club, Kurri Kurri Workers and Kurri TAFE. 

A highlight is the Rock ’n’ Roll Express, including a twilight steam train ride and live entertainment at one of the more unique local venues, Richmond Vale Railway Museum.    

So polish your car, press your dress and shine your shoes, we’re bringing back the good times.

For more information visit: www.kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au.

Check out photos and video from last year’s festival here.